I’ve been a veterinarian since 2016, but my journey in vet med started long before that. I’ve been in this field for over 20 years, which means I’ve pretty much done it all: cleaned kennels, assisted surgeries, comforted scared pets (and their people), and eventually became the one holding the scalpel and making the calls.

My first five years as a vet were spent in Sonora, California at Sierra Veterinary Care — a team that became family and taught me what true mentorship and teamwork look like. Fun fact: Chatt-Town Veterinary Care is named as a nod to them. Heart was at the center of everything there — heart for the patients, for the clients, and for each other — and I carry that with me every single day.

In 2021, my husband (Brent), our doggies (Phoebe-my vet school dog, the best of the best pittie girl, now in Heaven; Doc-Black lab, the permanent puppy kind; Mango- Stafforshire Bull Terrier, sweetest and bestest girl, never up to any trouble; and Ziggy-Frenchie/100% derp) and I moved to Chattanooga. I had a clear vision for how I wanted to practice: open communication, zero ego, high-quality medicine, and a real sense of partnership with pet owners. I looked for a clinic that matched that style… and when I couldn’t find quite the right fit, I didn’t settle. Instead, I decided to build it myself.

Before opening Chatt-Town, I worked as a relief vet all over the area. That meant I got to see how dozens of clinics operated — what worked beautifully, what could be better — and test ideas in real life. It was like a multi-year “study abroad” in veterinary medicine, and it shaped exactly what I wanted Chatt-Town to be: the best of the best, for pets, clients, and the team who makes it all happen.

Speaking of my team — they’re not just coworkers. They’re equals. Every single person here is highly respected for their education, experience, and heart. I handpicked them because they believe in this dream as much as I do, and they’ve poured just as much research, time, and energy into making it a reality.

We’re also proud to be Chattanooga’s first open-concept veterinary clinic. That means you can be with your pet through every part of their visit — from wellness checks to diagnostics to treatment and even surgery (through a window). In my relief work, I noticed something: the closer pets were to their people, the calmer they were. Owners relaxed too, and trust grew naturally. Plus, you get to see the level of care and skill our team brings to the table — no mystery back rooms here.

When it comes down to it, my career is built on three things: respect, teamwork, and heart. Respect for the craft, for the animals, for the people who love them, and for the team that shows up every day to do their best. Teamwork that treats every role as essential. And heart — because that’s what keeps us learning, improving, and showing up for every pet like they’re our own.

Welcome to Chatt-Town Veterinary Care. We can’t wait to meet you and your pets — and to show you how different a vet visit can feel.